Following Sir Mesach Ssemakula’s mega concert at Kingdom Kampala on 13th November 2026, a section of musicians, paid bloggers, and media influencers have been driving an ugly narrative criticizing Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his Ruparelia Group Ltd. Some of these individuals have gone as far as making racist remarks, including an aging Sendi, a beggar known as Kasuku, and several frustrated bloggers whose sole survival depends on blackmail, begging, and undermining accomplished people.
It is deeply unfortunate that aging individuals are using social media to tarnish the reputations of those who have heavily invested in our country and employed thousands of Ugandans. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has consistently been at the forefront of promoting talent in Uganda, generously supporting young musicians and the sports fraternity. Furthermore, he has made monumental investments in education, real estate, farming, and tourism, driving national development.
Because the event organizers failed in their management due to greed, selfishness, hatred, and corruption, they have desperately shifted the narrative by sponsoring bloggers to hurl abuses at Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia in order to cover up their own incompetence.
One attendee, Deo Kasoma, who paid 150,000 shillings for his ticket, revealed that he was shockingly forced to pay extra for a chair once inside. He expressed dismay that bloggers and event managers are unfairly blaming Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and the management of Kingdom Kampala for this extortion.
According to social media influencer Full Figure, over 300 tables were paid for by supporters of Mesach Ssemakula, yet only five tables were actually available at the venue. This raises critical questions: What happened to the remaining tables? Why are bloggers pinning this failure on Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia? Was Dr. Sudhir ever involved in selling or allocating event tables?
“Please stop tarnishing the names of good people who have done a lot for this country. If Mesach and his team failed in management, let them find honest ways to apologize and convince Ugandans rather than paying bloggers to abuse Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia,” stated Teddy Namukasa, a disappointed fan who attended the concert.
Samuel Matovu, a prominent NRM supporter in Mukono who attended the show, noted that Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo from the Office of the NRM National Chairman paid for seven tables under the promise that each would come with drinks and executive chairs. Shockingly, she was forced to sit on an ordinary white plastic chair, yet paid-up bloggers and beggars are blaming Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia for this embarrassment.
Apollo Ssetumba, a member of Kampala Youth in Business, shared that he arrived at the venue at 7:00 PM and was forced to pay for a chair. Immediately after paying, another group of bouncers aggressively forced him to surrender that very chair. Apollo expressed shock that the organizers are deflecting blame onto Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, calling upon these bloggers and TikTokers—who have reduced themselves to beggars—to immediately stop tarnishing Dr. Ruparelia’s name.
Clare Namalwa, a businesswoman in Kikuubo who attended the event, pointed out that the concert suffered a severe shortage of basic refreshments, lacking even soda or mineral water, yet desperate TikTokers and bloggers are absurdly blaming Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia for the organizers’ poor catering logistics.
Similarly, Maama Fiina paid for five tables in cash, yet not a single table was reserved for her and her entourage upon arrival. When some of her guests arrived, they were told to wait indefinitely. Attendees are left wondering how the organizers’ failure to honor cash bookings could possibly be Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s fault.
Justine Nakalembe, a teacher who attended the show, stated that the heavy evening downpour that disrupted the event was in no way the making of Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia or Kingdom Kampala. She noted that Ugandans are appalled that frustrated bloggers and beggars are accepting small tokens to attack Dr. Sudhir, spread lies against Kingdom Kampala, and perpetuate hate speech against the Indian community in Uganda.
Annet Nandikombi expressed deep concern over the conduct of the organizers, noting that Mesach Ssemakula’s organizing team and several TikTokers focused entirely on begging money from wealthy attendees instead of managing the event. The truth is that prominent guests were thoroughly displeased by being pestered by begging bloggers while the show descended into chaos.
A state security operative deployed to monitor the event remarked that amidst the chaos, there is one TikToker who has remained civilized, sensible, and objective: Mirundi Junior, the son of the late Tamale Mirundi. The operative praised him as a youthful yet sober-minded commentator who understood the true root of the organizational failure.
A senior government official who attended the concert also commended Full Figure, noting that her post-event statements were remarkably mature and wise. The official observed that she accurately analyzed the organizational mess and firmly refused to be compromised or used to abuse Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia.
Katongole Hakim, a businessman at Energy Centre, advised that Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia should be reassured that the bloggers speaking against him are well-known TikTokers who survive solely by begging and blackmailing wealthy individuals, and he urged Dr.Sudhir to completely ignore their noise.
Jamada Katumba weighed in, stating that while Mesach Ssemakula is fundamentally a good man, he made the grave mistake of allowing unscrupulous individuals to take over the management of his concert—people who were actively involved in looting event proceeds.
Peter Mukwaya, a security analyst, highlighted that criminal gangs were freely stealing people’s phones and women’s handbags inside the venue because Mesach failed to deploy adequate security. Yet, instead of taking responsibility, his hired bloggers are all over social media spreading hate against Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia.
Said Kamoga, a music teacher, advised that Mesach Ssemakula should sit down with trusted, experienced industry professionals like KT Events, Abbey Mukiibi, Haruna Mubiru, Kayemba Solo, and Mathias Walukagga to formulate a compensation plan for the guests who paid for tables, rather than scapegoating Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia.
Peace Nanono expressed outrage over the external security lapses, noting that outside Kingdom Kampala, gangs were breaking into vehicles and vandalizing cars, yet TikTokers and bloggers are blaming Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. She described it as pure absurdity that begging bloggers are spreading hate against an innocent investor.
In a nutshell, Ugandans must learn to respect individuals who have sacrificed and contributed immensely to the growth of our nation, and we must refuse to be manipulated against great people. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia remains an extraordinary pillar of Uganda’s economy—a visionary philanthropist, job creator, and tireless patriot whose unmatched dedication to uplifting communities, nurturing talent, and transforming Kampala’s skyline deserves our highest praise and gratitude.
